How has Philly celebrated July Fourth in the past? Test your knowledge with this quiz
With Philadelphia set to ring in America’s 250th birthday with a big concert and fireworks show on the…
Fort Hunter showcases centuries of Pennsylvania history along the Susquehanna River
200 YEARS OF HISTORY. ALONG THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, JUST NORTH OF HARRISBURG AND UP FRONT STREET SITS A…
Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
How July 4 became Independence Day However, Americans now recognize July 4 as Independence Day because it was…
Philadelphia honors July 2 with Liberty Bell tribute ahead of America’s 250th birthday
AND WE ARE JUST DAYS AWAY NOW FROM AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY. BUT THIS DATE IN AMERICAN HISTORY SERVES…
America250 vs. Freedom 250: What’s the difference in the semiquincentennial celebrations?
Parties, protests, displays of historic documents, odes to the Founding Fathers — and a massive political rally by…
3 Philadelphia chefs reimagine Pepper pot soup
This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get…
WHYY event explores the meaning of life, liberty and happiness
Democracy, and the road to happiness Amanda Moore, program director of Drexel University’s Happiness Lab, connected those historical…
Historic CT house has recent chapter bringing global attention
By the time summer kicks in, the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden is in a state of lush and…
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Presents “Paths to Independence: 1765 to 1787” through Sept. 18
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is celebrating the semi-quincentennial with a new exhibition that shows off some very…
Some Founding Fathers, including George Taylor, were slave owners, historians say
As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, the subject of slavery and…
New exhibit connects the fight for LGBTQ+ rights to the Declaration of Independence and Philadelphia
This Pride Month, a special exhibit at Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution is highlighting how the words…
America’s 250th Anniversary: Events in Pittsburgh Region
America will celebrate a huge milestone this year: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…